Zhang, who is based in Hong Kong, will use Lazard’s Asia ex-Japan distribution team to provide services to existing clients as well as lead initiatives to drive growth in the region, the firm said in a statement. She will also spearhead LAM’s business development strategy for onshore China, alongside Lazard’s senior advisor for China, Ken Fan.

Prior to joining LAM, Zhang spent 11 years at Capital Group Investment Management where she was managing director – head of Greater China, institutional.